Category: Recipes
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Basic Coleslaw
There aren’t many essential recipes that can stand up against their numerous variations, but a basic coleslaw is definitely one of them. While I have many slaw-like recipes, this basic coleslaw still remains a firm favourite. The Origins of Coleslaw Coleslaw originated in the Netherlands during the 18th century. It’s typically made with raw cabbage…
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Macaroni Salad
This simple but deliciously rich macaroni salad is perfect for your next barbecue or when making homemade fried chicken or pizza. What is Macaroni Salad? Macaroni salad is a cold pasta made typically from a type of pasta known as elbow macaroni. Macaroni pasta generally refers to the narrow, tubular-shaped variety of dried pasta. Elbow…
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Peppercorn Sauce
A good creamy peppercorn sauce is synonymous with steak as it’s served alongside the French bistro classic of steak au poivre – meaning peppered steak. What is Peppercorn Sauce? Peppercorn sauce is a pan sauce made in the pan after cooking meat. It’s typically made with peppercorns and reduced cream. While it’s often associated with…
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Air-Fryer Chunky Chips
I’ve already posted an air-fried potato chip recipe with these air-fryer fries, but sometimes you need more potatoes in your chips. So, I made these air-fryer chunky chips. Chunky Chips In the UK, we call thick-cut and deep-fried potatoes, chips. In America, these same fried rectangular potatoes may be called steak fries. They’re said to…
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Irish Soda Bread
Bread, and baking in general, has a reputation for being pretty tricky. However, this quick and delicious Irish soda bread can be knocked up in under an hour. What is Irish Soda Bread? Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread made without the help of traditional bread-making ingredients such as yeast. Instead, it uses other…
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Traditional Irish Stew
Is it raining outside? Let a comforting bowl of traditional Irish Stew keep you warm as the rain hammers against the living room window. It’s great with homemade soda bread. What is a Traditional Irish Stew? A Traditional Irish stew is a stew with its origins in Ireland. It’s considered the national dish of Ireland.…
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Leek Mash
Mashed potatoes are delicious on their own. In that case, adding sauteed leeks brings the creamy potatoes to a new level. This leek mash recipe is super easy and adds to your 5-a-day. What is Mashed Potato? Mashed potato, more commonly known as mash, is made by mixing cooked potatoes with fat to create a…
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Butter-Roasted Onions
These butter-roasted onions are perfect yet simple. Try them with good quality sausages and mash for a twist on the classic fried onions. When roasted, onions, which can be quite pungent when raw, turn sweet and delicious. Onions to use for Butter-Roasted Onions For this Butter-Roasted Onions recipe, try and source the largest white onions…
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Honey & Mustard Glazed Sausages
Honey, mustard, & pork are combined so often that it could be considered a holy trinity. These honey & mustard glazed sausages prove it. Choosing the Sausages In developing this recipe, I used a traditional British sausage, the Cumberland sausage. Traditionally, these sausages are usually rolled into a ring and grilled. But nowadays, they can…
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Roasted Broccoli & Garlic
Growing up, I loved broccoli, plain boiled and smothered with gravy. With age, however, I love it even more, with the help of this simple roasted broccoli & garlic recipe. Roasted Broccoli The variety of broccoli found in every supermarket across the country is a recent invention. The Italians call it calabrese. It’s derived from…
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How to Make a Bechamel Sauce
Bechamel Sauce or white sauce forms the base of many classic sauces. It’s a must-own recipe in a cook’s arsenal and one of the first things you learn to make in any kitchen. What is Bechamel Sauce? Bechamel Sauce is also known as a basic white sauce and is one of the 5 mother sauces…
